West Brom vs Burnley Prediction 23 August 2026
🔊 At the start of the season, West Bromwich Albion look more consistent than Burnley in terms of results and momentum. The hosts have made a strong start to the Championship, moving straight into the automatic promotion places, while the visitors are still chasing the leaders. The gap between the two sides comes down to West Brom's recent form and results, against a backdrop of less impressive performances from Burnley over their last few matches. Both clubs have plenty to play for - both are pushing for a return to the top flight - but their current numbers tell different stories: the hosts have started powerfully, while the visitors have lacked reliability.
Head-to-Head
The last official meeting between the sides took place on 11 March 2025 and ended 1-1. Here are the key stats from that match (Burnley were the home side):
- Possession: 60% vs 40%;
- Corners: 6 vs 2;
- Fouls: 10 vs 17;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 3.
📊 West Brom and Burnley have met 26 times in official matches. The hosts have won nine, the visitors five, with twelve draws. The overall goal difference stands at 40-26 in West Brom's favour, with an average of 2.54 goals per game.
Head-to-head statistics West Brom - Burnley
West Bromwich Albion Team Overview
West Brom started the season with a win and currently sit in the automatic promotion places. Over their last ten matches, they have won five, drawn four and lost one, averaging 1.5 goals scored per game while conceding just 0.6 - a notably solid defensive record over that run.
Those numbers reflect a well-balanced side: the attack contributes regularly, and the defence remains one of the most reliable among the promotion contenders. At this early stage of the season, West Brom are pushing to stay among the leaders and have plenty of motivation to maintain that position.
Match Results: West Bromwich Albion
Burnley Team Overview
Burnley made a modest start to the season - one point from the opening round means they are already playing catch-up. Across their last ten matches, they have won just once, lost six times and drawn three, which reflects inconsistency throughout the squad. Their average of 0.9 goals scored per game, combined with two conceded, points to limited attacking output and defensive vulnerability against the more organised sides in the division.
The gap to the automatic promotion places remains small, so the motivation to stay competitive is still there, and the club will be pushing for a return to the top flight.
Match Results: Burnley
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head matches (average totals):
- home team - 1.54, away team - 1;
- combined head-to-head average - 2.54;
- both teams scored: all-time - 16 times; at the home team's ground - 6 times.
- Burnley have scored under 1.5 goals away from home in 12 of their last 13 matches.
Corners Prediction
West Bromwich Albion: Statistics
- season: average tournament total - 3; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average total - 3.6; at home - 4.25.
Burnley: Statistics
- season: average tournament total - 5; away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average total - 4.2; away - 3.25.
- West Bromwich Albion have taken more than 3.5 corners at home in 6 of their last 7 matches (Championship).
⭐ Editor's Pick
The key factor here is Burnley's poor away scoring record: they have scored fewer than 1.5 goals in 12 of their last 13 road matches. That trend is reinforced by their generally weak attacking output even at home - averaging under a goal per game with a high number of defeats in recent Championship fixtures. West Brom, meanwhile, have a solid defence and rarely allow opponents to make chances count at home, which makes life even harder for Burnley's attack despite both sides having clear incentives to push for the upper reaches of the Championship table. The bet is Burnley Team Total - Under 1.5. Predicted score: 1-0.
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Betting Tips: West Bromwich Albion - Burnley
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